SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements:
H302+H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Precautionary Statements:
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
HMIS Health Ratings (0-4):
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Physical: 1

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Family: Ceramic
Additional Names: Barium hafnate

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Treatment:
Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Special Treatment:
None
Important Symptoms:
None
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Supply oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Ingestion:
Seek Medical Attention.
Skin:
Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
Eyes:
Flush eyes with water, blinking often for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability:
Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media:
No special restrictions –use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding
material and type of fire.
Spec. Fire Fighting Procedure:
Use full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
See section 10 for decomposition products.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

If Material Is Released/Spilled:
Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in
special protection information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for disposal.
Take care not to raise dust.
Environmental Precautions:
Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Conditions:
Handle under dry protective gas. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container. Handle under dry inert gas. Store apart from materials and conditions listed in section 10.
Work/Hygienic Maintenance:
Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before
eating and smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Ventilation:
Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration at or below threshold limit.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Permissible Exposure Limits:
0.5mg/m3 as Ba/Hf, long-term value
Threshold Limit Value:
0.5 mg/m3 as Ba/Hf, long-term value
Special Equipment:
None
Respiratory Protection:
Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protective Gloves:
Nitrile rubber
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses or goggles
Body Protection:
Protective work clothing. Wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Color: Grey-white
Form: Powder, Granules, Pellets, Sputtering target, Custom parts
Odor: Odorless
Water Solubility: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Density: N/A
Molecular weight: N/A

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reacts With:
Oxidizing agents
Incompatible Conditions:
Water/moisture
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation
Skin: May cause irritation
Ingestion: Harmful
Inhalation: Harmful
Chronic: N/A
Signs & Symptoms: N/A
Aggravated Medical Conditions: N/A
Median Lethal Dose: N/A
Carcinogen: N/A

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic Toxicity: Low
Persistent Bioaccumulation Toxicity: No
Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative: No
Notes: N/A

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national, and international regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Hazardous: Not hazardous for transportation.
Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
UN Number: N/A
Proper Shipping Name: N/A

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Sec 302 Extremely Hazardous: No
Sec 304 Reportable Quantities: N/A
Sec 313 Toxic Chemicals:
Component: Barium oxide